Spinal Health Seminar with Dr. Brian McKeon

by Wed, April 25 2012 06:10

Just one of the many exciting events ActiveForever has sponsored!

 

 

 

 

WHEN:
December 4th, 2009 11:30am - 1:00pm

WHERE:
ActiveForever Interactive Showroom
Olive Business Park
9299 W. Olive Ave., Ste 604
Peoria, AZ 85345

For Map and Directions Click Here (Scroll to Peoria Location)Â

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AGENDA: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

11:00-11:30am Registration/Explore/ Posture Tek Showcase

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch

11:30-11:40am Erika Feinberg Introduction

11:40-12:40pm Spinal Health Seminar with Dr. McKeon

12:40pm-1:00pm Q&A

 

RSVP to Jacki
480-505-6122 or

Jshoemake@Activeforever.com
by November 27th, 2009

 

This invitation qualifies for 1 hour of CEU

$5.00 for CEU credits

 

 

 

ActiveForever to Sponsor Leg Health Days

by Tue, April 24 2012 07:33

ActiveForever to Sponsor Leg Health Days Online and in Retail Stores

Will Offer Discounts, Personalized Fittings, On-Site Specialists, and More!

 

 

ActiveForever.com and BSN Medical (Jobst) are sponsoring Leg Health Days July 18-21, 2011, at retail stores and online; open to the public, this FREE event will highlight compression stockings through discounts, personalized fittings, on-site specialists, giveaways, and more. Compression hosiery are key to healthy legs and vital to preventing blood clots, but a study published in the American Journal of Nursing revealed 29% of patients were incorrectly using their compression stockings and 26% were using incorrectly sized compression stockings.

During the free Leg Health Days event, ActiveForever's retail locations (in Scottsdale and Peoria, Arizona) will not only provide personalized fittings but also offer discounts on compression garments, gifts with purchases, coupons, giveaways, and more.

Jobst Compression Stockings

On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, the ActiveForever retail store in Peoria, Arizona will also have free food, drinks, prizes, and on-site compression stocking specialists. Enjoy all of the same at the Scottsdale, Arizona retail store on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Customers will have a chance to ensure they are purchasing the correct product at the correct size, learn how to correctly use them, and then use coupons or discounts with their purchase.

Medical supply stores aren't frequently thought of as a fun shopping experience but be prepared to have your assumptions challenged when you attend Leg Health Days at ActiveForever.

People who are not able to be at the physical store locations can still enjoy the same discount on all Jobst compression products when shopping at ActiveForever.com online or over the phone. Customers can use the discount code JOBST to receive a discount on their purchase of compression garments.

As obesity becomes more common among Americans, the increased weight (and lack of activity) adds stress on the lower body muscles, joints, and circulatory system which causes leg/ankle fatigue, swelling, blood clots (potentially fatal), and more.

Once thought of as a curse to be worn only by elderly women, compression stockings are the latest trend among athletes, frequent travelers, pregnant women, and many more who all rave about the positive effects of compression stockings.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, ActiveForever.com consistently seeks worldwide for top-quality, innovative medical supplies and health products to bring to customers, and carries only the best compression garments. Education is an important part of the company's mission, and they strive to help consumers be informed and knowledgeable in order to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The free Leg Health Days event is one of many events ActiveForever sponsors to inform the public. For more information on Leg Health Days at ActiveForever, call 480-767-6800.

About ActiveForever
ActiveForever.com is a top national eRetailer, Retailer, Print Publisher & Warehouse/Distributor of Medical Equipment, Safety & Productivity Supplies, Physical Conditioning, Healing Devices and other Occupational Health Equipment. The company is well known for its ability to invigorate, market and sell innovative product lines, and its ability to keep healthcare providers and consumers abreast of the latest product innovations available to help treatment & conditioning outcomes.

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Author: Kate Harvey

Originally published July 2011

Pain is NOT Pretty

by Tue, April 24 2012 07:28

 

 

There are very few things more certain than the aches and pains we will feel as we journey through life. Whether caused by sports injury, surgery or an accident, pain will always be a by-product of an active lifestyle, and oftentimes, traditional remedies can take more time to heal us than we have time to stop and wait.

With conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis and migraine headaches, the pain has gotten so bad, some have even resorted to hospitalization for nutritional and drug treatment due to the debilitating symptoms. Many do not have the luxury of time to enable disruptions of this nature. With jobs and down-time so scarce, boomers are using the time to research the best products on the market to find devices that help relieve pain and heal injuries, in an effort to stay active and productive.

Chronic, debilitating pain can and will cause us to make compromises in our lifestyles, our careers and our relationships, all to accommodate our pain. Many of us have tried a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional treatment plans to improve and manage our situations while meeting with mixed results.

Some of the most common causes of pain can be treated topically with success with a wonderful product known as BioFreeze. This product is at the top of the list for chiropractors, physical therapists and sports medicine specialists, just to name a few.

Biofreeze CryoSpray http://www.activeforever.com/p-606-biofreeze-pain-relieving-gel.aspx Biofreeze Perform Pain Reliever Gel

This topical analgesic gel offers effective relief for 4-5 hours and is available in a roll on, spray bottle or pump applicator. The product has been used for Arthritis, sore muscles, joints and back pain, chronic or acute. With so many gels on the market, ActiveForever still finds BioFreeze to be the most effective, fastest and longest-acting pain reliever of them all, and it is still the highest endorsed brand in the patient care community.

For those affected by migraine headache, seemingly nothing can help ease the intense pain. However ActiveForever has found the Tranquil Sounds Personal Oxygen Bar erases this preconception entirely! With relaxing music and concentrated oxygen, this innovative device relaxes both the body and the mind.

Tranquil Sounds Personal Oxygen Bar by Zadro Zadro Tranquil Sounds Personal Oxygen Bar

Studies conducted at the American Headache Society (AHS) shows the economic impact of pain in the workplace, estimating that migraine headaches account for more than 24 billion dollars annually in medical expenditures and lost productivity. This research went on to report people with 15 or more migraine attacks per month lost approximately 4.5 hours of work productivity a week!

Fibromyalgia is an even more widespread issue, currently affecting over 12 million people in the United States. The good news is that there are new technologies and products available that have demonstrated success in treating fibromyalgia.

One of the most remarkable fibromyalgia pain relief devices on the market, the Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad is ideal for pain sufferers of all ages. Available in different designs to fit virtually any part of your body; feet, shoulders, elbows, knees, wrists, tendons, and joints all are pampered by the soothing infrared waves of these revolutionary light therapy tools. Only 20 minutes and you'll begin to feel the deep penetrating heat, warming you from the core and melting away the pain.

Thermotex Infrared Foot Therapy System Thermotex Knee Infrared Heating Pad Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad Platinum

ActiveForever closely works with organizations on the cutting edge of existing and new products and technology that work and effectively address pain...Not all pain, but the majority of the pain that often put a halt on our desired activities.

The Laser Touch One (LTO) is a breakthrough product that acts as a facilitator of the healing process by helping to stimulate the natural functions of cellular tissue. This hand held device addresses pain with two proven modalities, low level laser therapy (cold laser) and a micro-current for electrical stimulation. It's the only FDA approved device of its kind, and has been proven to be 93% effective in relieving pain.

Easy to use, and preferred by many chiropractors and pain specialists, the LTO promotes natural cell repair and is proven to help with both circulation and stiffness. A simple 2 minute procedure is sometimes all it takes, but the dual modalities can be used and should be used until as often as needed until you feel relief. This is an example of a device that can help the body heal itself at a rate that is faster than the damage we cause our bodies.

There's a very good reason why you often hear the phrase "debilitating pain" while watching commercials about pain and drugs. While there's no such thing as a guaranteed cure for chronic or debilitating pain, there are many natural ways you can get your life back on track. Whether it's trying a new diet regimen, maintaining an exercise schedule or choosing the right healing devices for your body, remember no two bodies are alike, and it might take time until you find the most ideal recipe for yours. This is an effort worth exploring, especially when the show must go on.

Author: Roger Hackett

About ActiveForever.com
ActiveForever is a top national eRetailer, Retailer, Print Publisher & Warehouse/Distributor of Medical Equipment, Safety & Productivity Supplies, Physical Conditioning, Healing Devices and other Occupational Health Equipment. The company is well known for its ability to invigorate, market and sell innovative product lines, and its ability to keep healthcare providers and consumers abreast of the latest product innovations available to help treatment & conditioning outcomes.. For more information, visit www.ActiveForever.com or call 1.800.377.8033.

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Originally published May 2011

FDA Approved – Cold Laser Micro-Current Combination Therapy

by Tue, April 24 2012 07:23

ActiveForever’s LaserTouchOne has been FDA approved for the relief of chronic pain

Scottsdale, AZ – February 25, 2011 - ActiveForever.com has been named the exclusive online distributor of the groundbreaking LaserTouchOne, which is the only FDA approved pain relief product on the market to combine cold laser therapy with micro-current electrical stimulation.

In an economic recession in which approximately 1 in 5 adults are without health insurance, more and more of the 75 million chronic pain sufferers are searching for pain relief without repeated visits to a doctor's office, prescription medications, and/or surgery. Extensive research has shown the combination of the cold laser and micro-current electrical stimulation from the LaserTouchOne to be 93% effective in decreasing pain in patients.

LaserTouchOne In Use

Unlike pain relief from TENS therapy, micro-current stimulation doesn't require a prescription because the frequency is lower and more closely matches the body's own electrical frequency for optimal healing. Cold laser therapy (or low level laser therapy) has been used for years by everyone from Olympic athletes to specialist pain clinics throughout the U.S. and UK. By combining both therapies LaserTouchOne treats pain at the source (at the cellular level), and provides both chronic and acute pain relief.


Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, ActiveForever constantly searches worldwide for credible and safe treatment devices to bring into the U.S. marketplace, but didn't have to search far this time as the LaserTouchOne inventor is also Scottsdale based. The company applies a strict set of criteria to the product lines it chooses to represent in addition to quality guidelines for the associated manufacturers, and the LaserTouchOne fit the bill on both fronts.

"We are honored to be entering into this business partnership because the LaserTouchOne is so innovative, effective, and comes from such a credible company. I've used it personally, as have my family and friends. It's been in the market long enough to have proven itself. We are excited about the responsibility of making LaserTouchOne more accessible to pain sufferers, and also increasing the awareness of it in general", states ActiveForever's CEO, Erika Feinberg.

About ActiveForever

ActiveForever.com is a top national eRetailer, Retailer, Print Publisher & Warehouse/Distributor of Medical Equipment, Safety & Productivity Supplies, Physical Conditioning, Healing Devices and other Occupational Health Equipment. The company is well known for its ability to invigorate, market and sell innovative product lines, and its ability to keep healthcare providers and consumers abreast of the latest product innovations available to help treatment & conditioning outcomes.

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Author: Kate Harvey

Originally published Feb 2011

Heating Pads by Thermotex Now FDA Approved

by Tue, April 24 2012 07:12

ActiveForever’s Thermotex has been approved to relieve pain using infrared heat

Scottsdale, AZ – February 9, 2010 – Thermotex Heating Pad, a heating pad that uses far infrared light to provide users with relief from pain, has been approved by the FDA. This approval came after careful consideration of the benefits of far infrared therapy and the positive effects that it has on the body.

Unlike other heating pads, ActiveForever’s Thermotex utilizes far infrared light to provide users with a deep penetrating heat. Far infrared (FIR) is a type of light that is perceived as heat; these rays of light heat up the body without having to heat the air between. By doing so, the body is able to safely absorb the thermal energy which helps increase blood flow within the treated area without burning or dehydrating the skin.

Thermotex Heating Pad

Thermotex Heating Pads already have a loyal customer following with users singing the product's praises. Beyond individual customers Thermotex has acquired a very respectable professional following. "We use the Thermotex to help improve blood flow in the area of our orthopedic stem cell reimplants." - Dr Christopher Centeno, MD of the Centeno Schultz Clinic.

Thermotex has developed a full line of heating pads designed to temporarily relieve pain associated with injuries such as sprains and strains, as well as chronic medical conditions including arthritis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, and osteoarthritis. The full lines of Thermotex Heating Pads are available at www.ActiveForever.com.

Thermotex Infrared Heat Therapy

About ActiveForever
ActiveForever is the leading source of very well priced life-enhancing products that address almost all physical disabilities, injuries or pain. Products include daily living aids, bath, safety and hygiene products, mobility aids, emergency supplies, durable medical equipment, medical nutrition, low vision and hearing loss devices, physical therapy products, land and aquatic exercise therapy products. ActiveForever provides a multitude of product solutions for arthritis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, stroke rehabilitation, sports injuries, pain relief, foot/ankle, hand, hip/knee and other physically limiting conditions. The company also offers unique and life-enhancing gift ideas.

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Author: Whitney Braswell

Originally published Feb 2010

The Top Ten Best Ways to Reduce Stress

by Tue, April 24 2012 06:44

ActiveForever is proud to introduce ten ways to relieve the tension and stress of everyday life. Whether it's sore muscles, headaches, lack of sleep, or all of the above, these ten products will help you calm down, relax, and enjoy a stress-free lifestyle.

Spa-N-A-Box Portable Spa:

Spa N A Box

Everyone loves the sensation of sitting in a spa: warm water, massaging jets, and much more room to stretch out in than a bathtub. Unfortunately not everyone has the space to install one. The Spa-N-A-Box Portable Spa makes it possible for everyone to enjoy the spa experience year round, indoors and out. Set up takes roughly twenty minutes, is completely tool-free, and does not require any plumbing. Best of all, the Spa-N-A-Box plugs into any standard outlet. It includes a self-locking, insulated vinyl cover, a thermostatically controlled heater, and a starter set of filters. Buy your Spa-N-A-Box Portable Spa today and soak your troubles away.

Far Infrared Sauna:

Far Infrared Sauna

The Far Infrared Sauna gives you all of the health benefits of sauna use without temperatures in excess of 220 degrees through the use of far infrared heat therapy. Far infrared rays are able to deeply penetrate your body without heating the air around it, enabling the temperature in the Far Infrared Sauna to remain at much more comfortable level. This not only allows you to enjoy longer sessions of stress relief and relaxation, but it also allows the Far Infrared Sauna to include an integrated CD player and reading light. So put on your favorite music, grab a good book, and let the therapeutic health benefits of the Far Infrared Sauna remove toxins from your system, relax your muscles, and relieve your stress and tension.

emWave Personal Stress Reliever:

emWave Personal Stress Reliever

Introducing a stress relief technology that balances your emotions, mind, and body, the emWave Personal Stress Reliever is a scientifically validated, handheld stress reliever. Unlike other devices that simply give instruction on deep breathing, the emWave is a complete stress relief kit. It includes a "Coherence Coach" CD with a stress relief software application. By measuring your heart rhythm coherence, based on your levels of emotional stress, the emWave Personal Stress Reliever is able to give you stress relief training to increase coherence levels through narration, animations, and music. It's great for relaxing before in an important meeting or event, improving sleep, and overcoming stress associated with health issues or stressful situations. Buy the emWave Personal Stress Reliever today and enjoy a happier, more relaxed, stress free lifestyle.

Contour Back Max:

Contour Back Max With Cover

Finding the right position to lay back and relax in is easy with the Contour Back Max. The unique, 3-piece design supports your body in over 8 comforting, therapeutic positions. Whether you are sleeping, reading, or even meditating, the Contour Back Max fits the natural curves of your body with its high-quality, medical-grade foam. The three pieces attach with zippers and feature a soft, machine-washable, velour cover for maximum comfort. Increase circulation, reduce back pain, and relieve stress and tension with the Contour Back Max.

PilatesStick Portable Body Sculpting System

Pilatesstick Portable Body Sculpting System

Pilates has been used for years as a way to tone and sculpt the body as well as stretch and relax your muscles. Unfortunately Pilates classes can be quite costly, especially if you feel the need to go a few times a week. The PilatesStick Portable Body Sculpting System is a low cost way for everyone to do pilates exercises in the comfort of their own home. Used in pilates classes all over the country, the PilatesStick Portable Body Sculpting System features high quality construction and a patented alternative to standard tubing to prevent pinched skin and pulled hair. It includes foam anchors that allow it to be held in place by virtually any door in your house as well as a twenty minute instructional DVD to get you started. Regardless of your level of fitness, the PilatesStick Portable Body Sculpting System is a great tool for relieving stress and tension from a long day.

Better Sleep Pillow:

Better Sleep Pillow

How well you sleep at night can be directly tied to how stressed you are during the day, and vice versa. The Better Sleep Pillow enables you to find the right sleeping position so you can relax and feel refreshed the next morning. Uniquely designed with lateral recesses and a center tunnel for arm positions, the Better Sleep Pillow is great for all sleeping positions, especially back and side. It provides support for your shoulders, head, neck, and arms, reducing discomfort and numbness. The Better Sleep Pillow aligns your neck and spine properly to improve breathing and reduce snoring, helping those around you to sleep better as well. The soft, velour zippered cover is machine washable for added convenience. Sleep better with the Better Sleep Pillow to help reduce your stress and help you wake up feeling refreshed.

Marpac Marsona 1288A Sound Machine:

Marpac Marsona 1288A Sound Machine

A stressful day on the job can leave you thinking about work when you should be thinking about sleep. The Marpac Marsona 1288A Sound Machine is the "top of the line" sound machine which creates soothing white noise to help you feel more relaxed and fall asleep. The digital sound quality is so realistic it gives you the sensation of being whisked away to a remote location, far from the stress of everyday life. Whether you enjoy the sounds of the surf, a brook, or a thunder storm, the Marpac Marsona 1288A Sound Machine gives you numerous options for primary and overlay sounds as well as easy to use controls for a timer and volume. Relax from a stressful day, relieve tension, and enjoy a good night's sleep with the Marpac Marsona 1288A Sound Machine.

Body Back Buddy:

Body Back Buddy

Stress can create tension in your back, neck, and shoulders which leads to painful migraine headaches. With the Body Back Buddy, you can give yourself a deep, penetrating massage on any part of your body, thanks to the 11 therapy knobs and the s-shaped design. Each knob is specially placed for certain parts of the body; for instance, the two short knobs that are side by side are ideal for massaging both sides of the neck. The Body Back Buddy is engineered to be strong and lightweight and was designed by a certified massage and neuromuscular therapist. It can be kept at home, in your office, or practically anywhere. Those who work at a desk all day will enjoy relief from tight, cramped muscles. Enjoy relief from stress and tension with a deep, penetrating massage from the Body Back Buddy.

Obus Forme Personalized Comfort Driver Seat:

Obus Forme Personalized Comfort Driver Seat

Whether you are on a long car trip or dealing with traffic during your work commute, sitting in the car for an extended period of time can cause stress and tension originating from your back. The Obus Forme Personalized Comfort Driver Seat provides you with the comfort of heat, massage, and lumbar support in virtually any vehicle. The high-density foam adds an additional level of cushion and comfort to your existing car seat with the integrated heater helps to keep muscles from tightening and stiffening. Six motors allow the Obus Forme Personalized Comfort Driver Seat to provide you with three levels of massage in your upper back, lower back, bottom, and thighs. The massaging sensation and warmth help you to be calm and relaxed while driving, making this a great way to help prevent road rage! Enjoy relief from tension and stress with the Obus Forme Personalized Comfort Driver Seat.

Jeanie Rub Massager:

Jeanie Rub Massager

When it comes to relieving tension and stress and relaxing from a long day, nothing works better than a good massage. Unfortunately, a professional massage can be costly and hard to come by. The Jeanie Rub Massager delivers up to 4,600 RPMs of massaging power to penetrate deep into your muscles, relieving tension and loosening knots. There is no pounding, jabbing, or rotating of fingers like other brands. The most widely-used hand-held, therapeutic massager available, the Jeanie Rub Massager enables your friends or loved ones to give you a professional quality massage in the comfort of your own home. Accessory posts are available to penetrate deep into specific pressure points and the Jeanie Rub Massager is available with or without variable speeds. Relax your tight muscles and massage your stress away with the Jeanie Rub Massager.

 

Originally published March 2008

Enjoy the Benefits of Far Infrared Heat Therapy!

by Tue, April 24 2012 06:24

Far Infrared Heat Therapy - The Latest Innovation in Pain Relief, Blood Circulation, and Healing

The proven health and therapeutic benefits of Far Infrared Heat Therapy, or light therapy, while familiar to health professionals, are still a mystery to most consumers. A recent "explosion" of Far Infrared Heat Therapy products on the market has prompted many people to show interest in the benefits of using those products, but like most new technological applications, the majority are still skeptical as to whether or not these products actually work.

What is Infrared Heat?

Infrared is a band of light that we perceive as heat. While we cannot see infrared heat, we can feel its effects. Infrared radiation, or radiant heat, represents over half of the energy emitted by the Sun and is divided into three segments: near, middle, and far.

Infrared rays heat our body by a process called conversion. Through conversion, far infrared heat can penetrate organic substances such as the human body without heating the air in between. You may notice a similar effect on partly cloudy days: when a cloud obscures the sun, you suddenly feel cooler, but the air temperature around you has not had time to be affected. The cloud blocked the sun's infrared rays from penetrating your body.

By using far infrared heat as opposed to traditional heating methods, you enable the heat to penetrate deeper into your body without the skin discomfort of heating pads, hot towels, and some pain relief gels/creams. However, less discomfort is just one of many benefits of far infrared heat therapy.

Light Therapy

What are the benefits of Far Infrared Heat Therapy?

The human body is composed of 90% water. Far infrared rays cause resonance in water molecules, activating them and ionizing them. Because of this effect, Far Infrared Heat Therapy offers a variety of proven health and beauty benefits.

Far Infrared Heat Therapy effectively helps to increase blood circulation without putting strain on your heart and increases the levels of oxygen and white blood cells in your blood. It also stimulates the production of collagen (a building block for human tissue) in your body and helps to rid your body of toxins by causing you to perspire. You get the benefit of a stronger immune system, better cardiovascular health, and a faster ability to heal from soft tissue injuries such as tears, pulls, and sprains. Believe it or not, Far Infrared Heat Therapy also serves as an effective way to help cure hangovers.

The penetrating heat of Far Infrared Heat Therapy can be used as a beauty treatment as well. It reduces the appearance of crow's feet, fine lines, and wrinkles. In addition to helping heal scars, wounds, and cuts, it also smoothes your skin's texture, lessens coarseness, and reduces pore size.

Far Infrared Heat Therapy penetrates deep into soft tissue, making it an ideal source of arthritis pain relief. Athletes and the elderly will benefit from an effective means of loosening sore muscles and stiff joints without the use of ointments or creams that can burn and have an unpleasant odor. Those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease, and Parkinson's Disease can enjoy an easy to use form of pain relief. In addition to making you perspire and removing toxins from your body, Far Infrared Heat Therapy serves as a means of weight loss and cellulite reduction for those who cannot exercise due to health concerns or mobility issues.

How is Far Infrared Heat Therapy administered?

Thanks to the demand for pain relief applications as well as the growing knowledge and popularity of Infrared Heat Therapy, a wide variety of products are available to help you enjoy the benefits of this technology. Ranging in price from as low as $80 to as high as $2,600, Far Infrared Heat Therapy technology is used in handheld devices, stationary systems, products with built in massagers, and even highly effective home saunas.

The Light Relief® is an example of a handheld infrared therapy device. It uses either an AC adapter or batteries and can be held against your body with your hand or attached to your body using the long strap included with the product. It is a great solution for targeting pain in specific areas such as your joints, hands, and neck.

The DPL - Deep Penetrating Light Therapy System is a device that consists of two large panels, mounted on a stand, that contain dozens of infrared LED lights. The DPL can sit on a table to apply the skin-related benefits of infrared therapy to your face, or the two panels can be removed and either held or strapped to the body. When removed from the stand, the two infrared panels are ideal for relieving pain, healing, and increasing circulation in larger parts of the body such as the lower back, the upper back, thighs, shoulders, and abs.

Perhaps the most effective form of Far Infrared Heat Therapy, the Far Infrared Home Sauna offers many more benefits than any other device. Unlike traditional saunas that heat up to over 200 degrees Fahrenheit, the Far Infrared Home Sauna only reaches a maximum of 150 degrees. The infrared technology allows the heat to penetrate even deeper into your body while eliminating the discomfort of extremely high temperatures. The air is fresh and steam-free as opposed to being humid and stale, and this sauna uses a fraction of the energy a traditional one uses. Because the temperatures are low enough to not affect electronics, the Far Infrared Home Sauna includes a sound system with CD player and a reading light.

Far Infrared Heat Sauna

Will Far Infrared Heat Therapy Work For Me?

Far Infrared Heat Therapy has been shown to work on people of all backgrounds. The range of benefits from this effective form of heat therapy can be felt regardless of skin type, physical disabilities or limitations, and athletic condition. Simply use the available types of Far Infrared Heat Therapy for 15 - 30 minutes per day and enjoy the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. For more information on the wide variety of infrared heat therapy products, click on the links below.

Infrared Blood Circulation Massager

Ultra Deep Kneading Massager with Infrared Technology

Far Infrared Home Sauna

Light Relief Therapy

DPL - Deep Penetrating Light Therapy System

Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad


Author: Richard Chandler

*Originally published October 17, 2007

CEO Thought of the Week -- Pain Relief Natural Solutions

by Thu, March 31 2011 08:47

 

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with an ActiveForever customer in one of our retail stores, and had a wonderful conversation during which we discussed alternative treatments and non drug related treatments for pain relief and depression. Mary found out about us from her son, a therapist in Scottsdale, Arizona. A psychiatrist herself, she’s seen how pain causes psychological problems, addictions, problems in life, family, decrease in daily living activities and overall quality of life. Chronic pain is often the reason people stop doing what they love to do; the things we love to do (tennis, golf, travel, etc) help generate endorphins and other “feel good” body chemicals so a decrease in those further aggravates depression and related conditions.

Unfortunately Mary also suffers from chronic pain, so she is interested in natural pain relief treatments (those outside of prescription medications) for both herself and her clients. Mary asked me to share additional pain relief products with her in an email following our conversation, and an employee suggested many people would love to know the same information so I decided to share my email with you here. Whether you personally suffer from pain issues, or you are a psychologist or psychiatrist treating people in pain, with addictions to pain killers, coping with mood altering side effects of prescription medications, and depression the following offers a wide variety of ideas for pain relief:

Hi Mary!  I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you during your visit here.  You’ll laugh, but right now, the cashier named Cheryl who works at the Safeway at (location omitted for customer privacy) has the Thermotex.  She has a bulging disc in her back that even Cortisone shots don’t help, so one of our staff lent her the Thermotex because we know it works wonders!  She had had a tough time mentally since her physical pain had been impinging on her ability to get through her day.

Next time you are here feel free to try it out in our store.  Alternatively, if you want to buy one, I just know you’ll find it to be amazing. 

For another great, effective product this is AMAZING!!! There’s nothing like it out there and it’s the only FDA approved device of its kind.  This is the device I said only requires 2 minute treatment times!

If you want to spend less, this light relief therapy is outstanding for the money, and you can get it with the extra-large treatment pad attachment

I regard to your counseling practice, I thought you’d love incorporating these creative and effective ideas into your treatment plans.  Many patients are looking for a quick fix and a secret pill.  Many of ActiveForever’s products offer instant shifts/relief, and also gets a solid message across to your client that they are in control and the mind/body is a powerful tool for healing and personal growth/change.

 These are some of the SAD lighting devices I told you about.  They really do work.

We’re also big advocates of keeping people healthy, happy and off drugs…especially mood altering drugs, but also off of drugs that can have mood altering side effects.

Some ways of getting endorphins flowing:

NitroFit is worth EVERY penny…helps with balance training, neuro rehab and fall prevention too.

Another majorly effective way of sparking endorphins, healing, circulation, mood elevation.

Anything in our fitness department, especially Yoga and Pilates related.  A lot of our exercise equipment comes with step by step instructions and great programs.

This biofeedback shirt can be custom adjusted and vibrates every time your posture needs correction/straightening.  Works wonders! 

Some highly effective biofeedback devices that help anger management and that also help people avoid blood pressure medications all together!

This reminded me we also believe good sleep positively affects the day a lot!

We have lots of sleep aids, snore stoppers, sound machines, oxygen therapy machines, but that’s enough for one email.Laughing

 

Get Long Term Stress Relief with At Home Biofeedback Devices

by ActiveForever Tue, March 08 2011 08:30

You’ve probably heard the stress reduction theory that while you can’t control others actions, you can control your reactions to those actions. Sometimes a day of repeating that to yourself and attempting to rethink all your initial reactions can be more stressful than the stressful actions in the first place. You’ve already heard positive thinking, yoga, or meditation is the key to stress relief and relaxation. But I am going to share the secret of long term stress relief , but first let me fill you in on something interesting I just learned about our brains and stress and anxiety:

In periods of prolonged periods of stress (which could also be called “life” for most of us), at a subconscious level, the brain actually reprograms nerves to fire more quickly and with a greater urgency regarding stress; a process known as “ergotropic tuning.” So your body trains itself to get more and more stressed out to an increasing number of stressors over time.

At first that may sound a little scifi, like your body is revolting against you. But your body is all about efficiency so it makes sense that once a stressor is identified the body would want to react urgently from an instinctual standpoint. You’ve probably heard of the “fight or flight” stress response, also the body’s sympathetic nervous system. Because of the chronic stress just from daily job stress, we often hear about the sympathetic system and the health issues which arise from consistent stress; in cave man days “stress” meant a lion chasing you as its dinner and despite that stress today means running late for work our bodies reacts to both stresses (despite the thousands of years in between) the same. To return the body back to a balanced state and allow recuperation from the stress, the parasympathetic nervous system kicks into gear.

“Losing” your patience may actually be your body’s ergotropic tuning. Through ergotropic tuning, your breathing changes and oxygen to the brain is negatively affected. Deep breathing exercises help you control your heart rate, reinforce deep, purposeful breathing, and provide an overall calming effect.

Clinicians have found breathing can regulate the activity of the parasympathetic system, and there are biofeedback devices on the market which guide you to relieve stress through breathing; the StressEraser Portable Biofeedback Device (one of the best-selling on the market) provides a screen to visually help you synchronize your breathing to the calm, relaxed breathing pattern on the screen. Only 15 minutes of use will have you reliving the joys of stress free life!

Research shows the key to learning how to neutralize and counter the effects of stress is by actively adding a positive feeling such as appreciation, care and compassion to the process. It takes more than breathing exercises to shift attitudes and emotions, which is necessary to sustain stress relief and more consistent relaxation. The scientific based, award winning, emWave Personal Stress Reliever biofeedback device does this by adding a the Coherence Coach CD to help you develop positive emotions/attitudes through narration, animation, and music (on the CD) while you are also using the emWave biofeedbackdevice.

If being in front of a computer is the only chance you ever get to sit down, then you’ll love the EmWave Desktop Stress Relief System!

In our harried Western society, sometimes it seems stress is a kind of badge because it means our workload and productivity are incredibly high (other valued attributes) but there really isn’t an award for burning out your body and mind with chronic stress. Allow yourself permission to be healthy with stress relief. Biofeedback devices for stress management can help you relieve stress and relax with only a few minutes of use a day. Act now, because for a limited time only ActiveForever.com has free shipping, discounted prices, and/or rebates for the best biofeedback devices on the market.

 

ActiveForever Exclusive – Groundbreaking At Home Laser Therapy for Pain

by Thu, February 17 2011 04:41

Scientists and patients have found both low level laser therapy and microcurrent electrical stimulation to be effective pain relief therapies but until now, those two have existed exclusive of each other. ActiveForever.com is excited to present the LaserTouchOne Therapy Device which is a clinical-grade pain management tool that combines the therapeutic benefits of both laser light and micro-current electrical stimulation therapies into one convenient handheld applicator approved by the FDA for pain relief.

A study found the combination of the low level laser and micro-current electrical stimulation to be 93% effective in decreasing pain in patients who received the full treatment regimen.

Not to be confused with conventional laser surgery (using hot lasers), the low level cold laser therapy provided by the LaserOneTouch is an established therapy and is delivered via a single diode laser for safe and non-invasive pain relief.

Microcurrent flows at one millionth of an ampere; the user won’t feel the stimulation (unlike TENS therapy for pain relief) because the delivery isn’t at a high enough current to stimulate the body’s sensory receptors. The microcurrent electrical stimulation delivered by the LaserOneTouch blocks pain and stimulates endorphin production thereby relaxing muscles, and improving circulation and oxygen flow (which helps promote faster healing).

The LaserTouchOne can be used on numerous parts of the body to reduce pain, increase motion range, and restore function. There are a wide variety of health conditions LaserTouchOne can be used to help including back pain, shoulder pain, hip/knee pain, muscle tension, headaches (general, sinus, and migraines), tendonitis, bursitis, sprains, strains, and tennis and golf elbow.

With FDA approval, you can be comfortable knowing the LaserTouchOne Therapy Device is safe and effective. There are no wires or electrodes to deal with, each problem area can be treated in only two minutes, and it is safe to treat the pain more than once a day (though as you use the laser therapy device you will notice the pain levels remaining lower and lower for longer periods of time). ActiveForever.com tests all products before agreeing to sell them to our customers to ensure we offer you only the highest-quality products at cost effective prices. The LaserTouchOne Therapy Device is an ActiveForever.com exclusive! To learn more or buy the LaserTouchOne Therapy Device at ActiveForever.com today, click here.